The Immigrant Workers' Centre presents the story of a Filipino machinist who came to Canada through the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program. His identity is confidential due to the precarity of his status and the threat of retribution by employers. He agreed to share his story with us, from working as a machinist in a "free trade" (militarized) zone in the Philippines with a "no unions, no strikes" policy, to... Read more →
STATUS FOR ALL Organizing Assembly SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2012 1pm-4pm at 1500 de Maisonneuve Ouest, #204 (métro Guy-Concordia) - Wheelchair accessible. - Childcare available on-site (please get in touch a day before to confirm if you'll need childcare). - Snacks and drinks. - The assembly will take place in French, English & Spanish, with whisper translation available for all three languages. - Please let us know about any other access... Read more →
Vous êtes un militant pour la justice sociale et voudriez apprendre l'Espagnol pour communiquer avec les activistes ou les gens que vous aidez et qui ont comme langue maternelle l'Espagnol? Deux activistes hispanophones vous offrent la possibilité de l'apprendre. Prix : 75 $/2 fois par semaine du 17 janvier au 19 avril 2012 Lieu : au Centre de travailleuses et travailleurs immigrants (CTI) 4755, rue Van Horne, bureau 110 (métro... Read more →
En 200 Boul. René-Levesqué le jour Dimanche 18de decembre 2011 a Midi 12hrs* Lors de la première assemblée du collectif *Mexicains unis pour la régularisation* (MUR), tenue le vendredi 25 novembre 2011, il a été décidé que nous entreprenions une première action dans le cadre de la Consultation d’automne du Conseil canadien pour les réfugiés. Nous nous sommes donc présentés le samedi 26 novembre, à l’Hôtel Omni Mont-Royal, où se... Read more →
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Dans une semaine, le Centre de travailleuses et travailleurs immigrants offrira, en collaboration avec le Collège Frontières, gratuitement des cours de français à tous ceux qui le désirent. Les cours seront offerts jusqu'à la mi-décembre et recommenceront en janvier pour finir en avril 2012. Le contenu des cours sera adapté aux besoins des participants et il y aura un service de garde disponible. Si vous désirez vous inscrire ou avoir... Read more →
ATELIER Mardi 18 octobre, 13h à 15h Travailleurs et travailleuses temporaires et la lutte pour une justice immigrante Édifice Shatner, 3480 McTavish, Salle Lev Bukhman (203) Présenté par le Centre des Travailleurs et Travailleuses Immigrant(e)s (CTI) Chaque année, de plus en plus d'immigrant se font amener par le gouvernement conservateur au Canada sous le programme de travailleurs étrangers temporaires. Mais en même temps, nous pouvons voir de plus en plus... Read more →
La jungle des agences de placement temporaire Bouchra Ouatik 8 octobre 2011 Actualités en société Photo : Annik MH De Carufel - Le Devoir Dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale du travail décent, des représentants de plusieurs organismes et centrales syndicales se sont rassemblés devant le bureau de la ministre du Travail, Lise Thériault, pour dénoncer les abus des agences de placement et les pratiques antisyndicales. Plus... Read more →
Sans papiers et mal-logés ... Les précaires en colère et solidaire! INVITATION à former un CONTINGENT CITÉ SANS FRONTIÈRES dans la manifestation du FRAPRU ****************************** ********* DIMANCHE le 9 OCTOBRE 2011 Rassemblement à 13h00, au métro Parc au coin des rues Jean Talon et HutchisonVeuillez chercher LA BANNIÈRE 'Un Statut pour Tou(te)s!' ****************************************50 000 nouveaux logements, c’est urgent ! Grande manifestation nationale à Montréal du Front d'action populaire en réaménagement... Read more →
Same work, same Pay Same Rights!! Rally in front of the Quebec Ministry of Labor Friday Octobre 7th, 11:30 500 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West. Organized by bas de l'échelle and the immigrant workers centre (514)342-2111 iwc_cti@yahoo.com https://iwc-cti.ca To view This PDF click on the image. Justicia Por los trabajdores de Agencia de Empleo Mismo trabajos, mismo salarios, iguales derechos Este Viernes 7 de Octubre a las11:30 enfrente... Read more →
VIGILE pour arrêter la déportation de Paola Ortiz JEUDI, 22 Septembre à partir de 18:00 Jusqu’au matin 200 René-Lévesque 0, métro Place-des-Arts ************************************************** Nous vous invitons à la vigile nocturne devant la CISR situé au 200 René-Lévesque O (Complexe Guy Favreau) le 22 Septembre à partir de 18:00 heures. Apportez des bougies, de la nourriture, des bannières et votre voix. S’il vous plaît, continuez à écrire et appeler le Ministre... Read more →
Plantón contra la deportacion de Paola Ortiz JUEVES el 22 de septiembre a partir de las 18:00 hasta la mañana 200 Réné-levesque 0, metro Place-des-arts **************************************************** Se convoca a permanecer en vela ante la CISR ubicada en el 200 Rene-Levesque Oeste (Complejo Guy Favreau) el 22 de septiembre a las 6:00 de la tarde. Se les pide aportar velas, comida, pancartas y su voz. Se le pide tambien escribir correos... Read more →
VIGIL to stop the deportation of Paola Ortiz THURSDAY, September 22 from 6:00 pm until the morning 200 Réné-levesque 0, metro Place-des-arts ************************************************** We invite you to come to a night-long vigil in front of the IRB located at 200 Rene- Levesque O (Guy Favreau Complex) on September 22 starting at 6:00 pm. Bring candles, food, banners and your voice. Please continue writing and calling Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, Minister... Read more →
Urgent: maintenons la pression pour arrêter la déportation de Paola Ortiz! SVP Diffusez! *ENGLISH VERSION FOLLOWS* Les autorités d'immigration ont temporairement reporté l'expulsion de Paola Ortiz, mère de deux jeunes enfants canadiens. Mme Ortiz a subi un malaise ce matin à l'aéroport et le personnel médical de l'aéroport Trudeau l'a jugée trop souffrante pour voyager. Cette suspension temporaire survient également dans le contexte de pressions importantes de la part du... Read more →
Call for Urgent Action: Stop the Deportation of Paola Ortiz ! STAY OF DEPORTATION REFUSED: Join us in denouncing the imminent deportation of a Mexican mother and her two Canadian children Montreal, September 19th -- Solidarity Across Borders denounces the imminent decision by the Canadian authorities to proceed with the deportation of Paola Ortiz and her two Canadian children of two and four years old. ********* IMPORTANT UPDATE: On Monday... Read more →
September 13th. 2011 To the membership of MUNACA, On behalf of the Immigrant Workers Centre (the IWC), we are writing to extend our support and solidarity to you throughout this strike period and in your ongoing negotiations with McGill. As an organization which is committed to defending the rights of all people in their workplaces, both unionized and non-unionized, we would... Read more →
El 16 de Julio de 2011 a la 1:00 AM, un joven trabajador agricola fue golpeado mortamente por un vehiculo regresando en bicicleta a su lugar de trabajo. Mynor Rodriguez Corona eran un joven de 22 años que acaba de llegar a Canada para trabajar como trabajador agricola temporal a la granga o finca Potagère Riendeau, cerca en Saint Remi en la Monteregie. Como alrededor de 25,000 trabajadores provenientes de... Read more →
The Second General Assembly of the International Migrants Alliance, held on July 3-4 2011, was concluded with an even stronger commitment from its member and participating organizations from across the globe to continue building and strengthening an international movement of migrants and refugees against imperialism. “We are workers, we are not slaves!” “Si, si, puede! (Yes, it is possible!)” “Long live international solidarity!” – these slogans and more reverberated throughout... Read more →
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Je m'appelle Aadi et je parle au nom du CTI, le Centre des travailleuses et travailleurs immigrants. Le CTI est ici en toute solidarité avec les travailleuses et travailleurs de Postes Canada. Nous croyons en vos revendications et nous les soutenons, car elles sont justes et conformes aux attente de notre Centre. Les actions du Gouvernement Harper visent à privatiser les services postaux et... Read more →
2. Comment appuyer la campagne Si vous êtes en accord avec ces revendications et que vous acceptez de nous appuyer, nous vous demandons de vous impliquer dans notre campagne de toutes les façons possibles : 1. Signez et envoyez la lettre d’appui à la ministre du Travail et n'oubliez pas de nous l’envoyer en copie conforme à : chenry@aubasdelechelle.ca . 2. Signez et faites signer la pétition par les personnes... Read more →
Organizations that have endorsed the campaign. Accès Cible SMT Accès conditions vie Lac-Saint-Jean-Est (Comité des droits sociaux d’Alma) ACEF Association coopérative d’économie familiale des Basses-Laurentides ACEF de l’Estrie ACEF de l’Outaouais ACEF du Sud - Ouest de Montréal ACEF Rive-Sud de Québec Action Autonomie Action plus de Sherbrooke Action Travail des Femmes Ainsi soit-elle, centre de femmes Archidiocèse de Sherbrooke - Service à la mission sociale Association des groupes d’éducation... Read more →
Marchez avec nous! Rendez-vous au coin des rues Boyer et Jean-Talon, à deux pas du métro Jean-Talon Comme vous le savez, nous prendrons les rues de nouveau cette année dans le cadre de la marche « Un statut pour toutes et tous! ». Nous marchons pour la justice et la dignité pour toutes les personnes migrantes et réfugiées. Nous marchons aussi pour réclamer la mise en place d'un programme de régularisation complet... Read more →
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MayWorks! Célébrons 10 ans de lutte pour la justice Samedi 7 mai 2011 18 h à 21 h 6767 Côte-des-Neiges, 1er étage Métro Côte-des-Neiges ou autobus 165 Le Centre des travailleurs et travailleuses immigrant(e)s sera l’hôte pour la cinquième fois de MayWorks!, un festival dans Côte-des-Neiges où toute la famille est invitée. MayWorks! a lieu à l’occasion du Premier Mai – la vraie Fête du Travail – et commémore la... Read more →
Manifestation anticapitaliste du 1er mai Dimanche, 1er mai 2011 rendez-vous à 14h30 Parc Émilie-Gamelin, coin des rues Ste-Catherine et Berri métro Beri-UQÀM Depuis des décennies, les travailleurs et travailleuses immigrant-es prennent les rues le 1er mai pour exiger la justice et l'égalité. Par exemple, en 2006, des millions d'immigrant-es ont organisé des mobilisations de masse en défense de leurs droits, et pour la justice et la dignité. Cette année, nous... Read more →
New on-line book celebrates IWC’s first decade of advancing and defending im-migrant workers’ rights
Hard to believe, but the Immigrant Workers' Centre (IWC) is about to celebrate 10 years of working to defend and advance the rights of immigrant and migrant workers. There are so very many stories to tell since the doors first opened in 2001, so it's with great pride that we announce the on-line publication of a book celebrating the IWC's first decade. Entitled, "The untold story of the IWC", the... Read more →
Celebrating our strength, advancing our struggles The people of Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere around the world are throwing off the shackles of fear and oppression and rising up against authoritarian rulers and oppressive regimes that themselves are controlled by imperialist and neo-liberal powers. Their living situations with rising prices and increasing lack of human dignity have reached boiling point and are spilling over. Political and economic exploitative systems are being... Read more →
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The IWC Experience From temp agencies to temporary foreign workers, capitalism has renewed its offensive against the working people in an attempt to once again restructure work relations to serve the bottom line. Tens of workers are arriving at our door each month with complaints varying from unjust dismissals, unpaid overtime, psychological harassment, CSST claims, collective dismissal cases, and unpaid wages. Now their troubles are exacerbated by the temporariness of... Read more →
URGENT! The Government must stop Temporary Workers Agencies and their clients' fraudulent practices The day after Radio-Canada's broadcast of the TV program, "Enquête", on October 21st 2010, Au bas de l'échelle and the Immigrant Workers Centre denounce the government's laxity that makes it possible for some agencies to systematically abuse workers who are most vulnerable. It is obvious, as demonstrated in "Enquête", that some Temporary Workers Agencies are enterprises of... Read more →
On Thursday October 21, the IWC will be hosting a screening of the Radio Canada program 'Enquete'. On Thursday October 21, the IWC will be hosting a screening of the Radio Canada program 'Enquete'.
Pilgrimage to Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Indentureship Thanksgiving Weekend - October 10, 2010 Support migrant workers and allies who will be marching from Leamington to Windsor, Ontario to call attention to the living and working conditions of migrant workers who grow and process our food this Thanksgiving. Migrant workers are marching to demand status, an end to exorbitant recruitment fees, better housing, safe working conditions and an end to... Read more →
Media Advisory, Montreal, Quebec, Friday, August 6, 2010 The first Montreal International Women’s Conference hosted by the Committee of Women of Diverse Origins is set to get underway August 13-16, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec. For close to a decade a group of Montreal-based women have been working tirelessly to improve women’s lives here and abroad. They are the Committee of Women of Diverse Origins, and as the name suggests, their... Read more →
Voulez vous en apprendre un peu plus sur vos droits communs et avoir le moyen de les défendre de façon pertinente? Do you want to know about your collective rights and find ways to defend them in an organized way? Quieres aprender un poco más sobre tu derechos y saber como defenderte de una buena forma? Joignez vous au regroupement des travailleurs et travailleuses temporaires qui travaillent pour les agences... Read more →
FEMMES DE DIVERSES ORIGINES VOUS INVITE À DEUX ACTIVITÉS Samedi le 6 mars 2010 10h à 17h Rencontre "Retour aux sources" Présentations par les groupes-membres du réseau FDO-WDO - nos enjeux, défis, victoires (petites et grandes); avec présentations culturelles et déjeuner Lieu: CRAC, 6839, rue Drolet, Montréal, Québec (Métro Jean-Talon ou Beaubien) ___ Lundi, le 8 mars 2010 MANIFESTATION À MONTRÉAL Célébrons le centenaire de la Journée internationale des femmes... Read more →
par Pierre-Louis Fortin-Legris Il est un lieu commun qui veut que le marché du travail soit un mutant. Transformations par-ci, mutations par-là. Le milieu agricole n’y échappe pas. Nos cornichons viennent d’Inde et nos terres sont labourées par des Guatémaltèques de passage qui, tels des cornichons, n’ont pas le droit de s’organiser collectivement. Depuis quelques années, les conditions de vie des travailleurs agricoles saisonniers font l’objet d’une attention soutenue de... Read more →
A St. Laurent company lauded by the provincial government for its treatment of minorities - and a recipient of nearly $124,000 in government assistance this year to hire, train and keep mainly immigrant workers - unexpectedly closed shop this fall. Now, the 50 employees who lost their jobs at the beginning of October when Cellulab Inc. shut down want Quebec to come to their aid. Backed by the Immigrant Workers'... Read more →
La Commission des relations du travail refuse d'entendre par visioconférence un travailleur agricole guatémaltèque Montréal (Québec), 8 octobre 2009 - La Commission des relations du travail, tribunal administratif chargé entre autres d'entendre les recours des travailleurs victimes de pratiques interdites, vient de refuser la demande d'un travailleur agricole migrant qui habite au Guatemala d'être entendu par visioconférence.La Commission des relations du travail refuse d'entendre par visioconférence un travailleur agricole guatémaltèque... Read more →
Dear friend, It’s been nine years since the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC) first opened in Montreal. In those nine years, we have grown from strength to strength. Our modest office on Victoria Avenue in the heart of Côte-Des-Neiges hums with activity and intensity. Established in 2000 by immigrant workers and a few allies, we now work with over 700 immigrant workers each year. Monthly Donations Donate : $5.00CAD - monthlyDonate... Read more →
September 16, 2009 We at the Immigrant Workers’ Centre in Montreal, Quebec would like to extend a message of support and solidarity to the workers of Triumph International Philippines and thailand, the Bagong Pagkakaisa ng mga Manggagawa sa Triumph International (New Unity of Workers in Triumph International-Philippines) and Triumph Labour Union Thailand in their denunciation of the unjust practices and treatment of workers by Triumph International in both countries. Under... Read more →
Interested in community journalism? CKUT 90.3FM & the Dominion present ALTERNATIVE MEDIA OPEN HOUSE in COTE-DES-NEIGES! *************************************************************************** LOCATION: Nelson Mandela Park, with the Immigrant Workers Center (ave. Barclay & ave. Victoria, metro Plamond) TIME: 5:00pm-7:30pm DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 22th *Free food provided by Midnight Kitchen (more…)
CKUT in collaboration with IWC broadcasting community radio show from Nelson Mandela park (corner Victoria and Barcklay) THis Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 between 5:30 and 7:30! Come to support our community and delight on our free snacks!!!!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SHEIKH FAMILY! DETENTION REVIEW, MONDAY, JULY 13 AT NOON. *********************** Monday, July 13, 2009 12PM Gathering 1PM Detention Review 200 Réné-Lévésque O. (metro Place-des-arts) *********************** IMMIGRATION CANADA DEPORTS THE PARENTS & LEAVES CHILDREN TO PICK UP THE PIECES OF THEIR DEVASTATED LIVES! Sabir Mohammed Sheikh and Seema Sheikh, originally from Karachi, Pakistan, were accepted as refugees in Canada in 2001. The Sheikh family of four... Read more →
Petition in support of Laid off Textile workers in Montreal! To our friends and allies of the Immigrant Workers Center. We are launching a petition as part of our campaign to seek real justice for laid off textile workers, who are mainly low-waged immigrant workers and in Montreal during this economic crisis. as they are being laid off in the thousands without any compensation or ability to pay the rent... Read more →
Manif d’information pour les travailleurs du textile mis à pied: dépannage pour les travailleurs, pas les patrons! -----------> Vendredi Avril 24 à 3pm, Piquetage mobile à partir du coin de st. Laurent et de Louvain <---------- Comme la crise économique s'approfondit, le taux de chômage à Montreal en mars a presque approche le 9,3%. A Montreal l'industrie textile représente 55% pour cent de l'industrie des textiles canadienne. Il représente presque... Read more →
The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) denounces the Canadian government in the strongest possible terms after its Canadian Border Services Agency rounded up and detained last week over 100 migrant workers considered illegal in Greater Toronto Area. The said raids, according to Canadian authorities, are a part of the three-month probe into illegal immigration after a more stringent immigration policy was imposed a few months ago. “The crackdown on our fellow... Read more →
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm 419 rue Saint Roch, Room SS13 (métro Parc) The Immigrant Workers' Centre, along with Project Genesis and the Comité d'Action Parc Extension are hosting an event to educate people about community resources for new immigrants and temporary workers faced with barriers to health care. Come learn how to defend your rights and connect with differentorganizations in the community working together to change... Read more →
March for International Women's Day Updated: Sun Mar. 08 2009 6:39:44 PM Organizers for this year's march for International Women's Day are aiming to highlight a number of local and international issues. "Every year, we march down the streets of Montreal and assert our power to fight for our futures and demand justice for all. We take to the streets to celebrate and stand in solidarity with the daily struggles... Read more →
December 18th, 2008 Montreal's Tamil community instigates awareness campaign Stefan Christoff Montreal's Tamil community wants to raise awareness about the worsening conflict in Sri Lanka as well as protect Tamil refugee applicants in Canada who face deportation back to a war zone. In recent months, the Sri Lankan military has heightened aerial bombardments and military actions in areas home to the separatist Tamil Tigers, vowing to flush them out by... Read more →
Le vigile aura lieu le 10 décembre à compter de 11h, devant le Complexe Guy Favreau, 200, ouest boul. René-Lévesque. Pour attirer l'attention du public sur la crise humanitaire qui se déroule au Sri Lanka, les Tamouls de Montréal tiendront un vigile le 10 décembre, devant le Complexe Guy Favreau. On demandera au Gouvernement du Canada d'intervenir auprès du Gouvernement du Sri Lanka pour faire cesser les bombardements des populations... Read more →
The Immigrant Workers' Centre Invites you to the centers' 9th annual general meeting. Over the past year, the center has been bustling with campaigns and victories. Please have a look around this website to learn more about our work with textile workers, domestic workers, victims of police brutality, those left out of the health care system and much more. This year we will be launching our membership drive. Please come... Read more →
Tamil press conference and vigil on International Human Rights Day in front of 200 Rene Levesque, Complex Guy Favreau, Montréal, Québec (Metro Place-des-Arts – green line or Metro Place d'Armes – orange line) December 10, 2008 11 am – 12 noon Public Forum on International Human Rights Day Speakers from the Tamil, Filipino and Palestinian communities will present on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Palestine.... Read more →
Supper, Information Session, & Discussion ========================> Wednesday December 3rd 2008 5pm-8pm 419 st Roch Room SS17, Parc-X community Centre (metro parc) <======================== Are you an immigrant? A day labourer? Are you employed? Unemployed? Having trouble at work? Do you know somebody who is being deported? Come share your story with us! The Immigrant Workers Center, along with the Jobra Center, Himalaya Seniors, and the Comite d'Action Parc Extension are presenting... Read more →
Come to a community event to LAUNCH the results of a survey on the work conditions of domestic workers Entrance free Cultural presentation on the concrete experiences of caregivers When: Sunday, November 9, 2008, 15h00 to 18h00 Where: 6767 Cote-des-Neiges, Montreal Supper will be served, plus entertainment _____________________ P I N A Y Filipino Women’s Organization in Quebec Organisation des femmes Philippines du Québec 7595 Central Ave. Lasalle, Quebec H8P... Read more →
This event is part of a world-wide response by migrant workers to counter the UN-sponsored Global Forum on Migration and Development to be held in Manila at the end of October 2008. Organized by the International Migrants Alliance - Canada Sunday, October 26, 2008 3pm - 6pm 6767 Cote-des-Neiges (Cote-des-Neiges Community Centre) Speakers: Tamil refugees, migrant farm workers, live-in caregivers and immigrant textile workers With cultural presentations, food and drink... Read more →
Some of the most exploited people in the work force are immigrants and those hoping to gain citizenship here in Canada. Some people don't know what their rights are and when they do, some don't know where to turn.That's where the Immigrant Workers Centre steps in. Debra Arbec from CTV in Montreal looks at the work of the CTI-IWC on the show My Montreal. Watch the video at //montreal.ctv.ca/cfcf/video_popup?news_id=26583
La Ligue des Droits et Libertés et la Ligue des Noirs du Québec se joignent à la Coalition Justice pour Anas pour demander que l'enquête publique du coroner sur la mort de Anas Bennis, ordonnée en juin 2008, puisse avoir lieu comme prévu. Ils continuent d'exiger une enquête publique complète et indépendante sur la mort de Anas aux mains de la police de Montréal en décembre 2005. Montréal, 21 october... Read more →
Montreal, October 8, 2008 - More than 60 former workers at a Montreal textile factory, Lamour Inc., are involved in a campaign for just compensation. Although the workers have been laid off in small groups, collectively, they believe these lay-offs should be considered collective and therefore they should be eligible for a substantial termination package. Many of them have been working for this company for more than 10 years, with... Read more →
Montreal, October 9, 2008 - The Immigrant Workers Centre went to bat again yesterday for the more than 500 Lamour Inc. textile workers who have lost jobs since 2006. Centre lawyer Alexandra Law and two of the affected employees met with a pair of aides for Employment Minister Sam Hamad at his office in Old Montreal during a noon-hour demonstration by about 60 of those workers and their supporters. The... Read more →
====================== mercredi, le 8 octobre, 2008 12:00 pm à 1:00 pm Ministre de L'emploi et de La Solidarité Sociale 800 rue Square Victoria (Métro Square-Victoria) ======================= Le lundi 8 octobre un groupe de travailleurs et travaileuses du textile va demonstrer leur solidarité devant la bureau de Ministre de L'emploi et de La Solidarité Sociale à 800 rue Square Victoria (Métro Square-Victoria) Les travailleurs de l'usine l'Amour n'ont pas reçu aucune... Read more →
Chers ami-e-s, travailleurs et travailleuses migrants, militant-e-s pour les droits sociaux, Lancement de l'Alliance internationale des migrants - section Québec/Canada! Vous êtes tous et toutes invité-e-s au lancement de l'Alliance internationale des migrants - section Québec/Canada! Quand: Samedi le 4 october 15h à 18h OU: UQAM, Pavillon Hubert Aquin salle A050 400, Ste-Catherine est, coin St-Denis, Métro Berri, Montréal, Québec Conférencière: Wahu Kaara de Kenya Rapport des groupes ayant participé... Read more →
Ex-workers challenge Lamour Want compensation. Also allege union failed in duties to members MIKE KING The Gazette Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Lamour Inc., a 55-year-old Montreal clothing manufacturer with 2,500 employees worldwide, is being challenged by about 20 workers from its local factory who lost their jobs last year. Claiming they were “unceremoniously laid off” at the end of September, the group is demanding fair compensation for their years of... Read more →
Montréal, Québec, Canada — We are a group of former workers of the apparel company, Lamour Inc. We were unceremoniously laid off in 2007. In the photo illustrating this blog, you can see some of us with our supporters during an rally we held earlier this year on a freezing cold winter day. As you can see, we did not let a little icy Montréal weather get in the way... Read more →
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